Genie Garage Door Opener Car Program: Easy Guide to Sync Your In-Car Remote

Integrating your Genie garage door opener with your car’s built-in remote system offers unparalleled convenience. No more fumbling for a separate remote – simply press a button in your car, and your garage door smoothly opens or closes. HomeLink and Car2U are the leading in-car systems that provide this functionality, and they are fully compatible with Genie garage door openers. These systems, typically found with three buttons located on your car’s visor or overhead console, draw power directly from your vehicle, eliminating the need for batteries. This guide will walk you through programming your car’s HomeLink or Car2U system to work seamlessly with your Genie garage door opener.

Programming Your HomeLink System to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

HomeLink is identifiable by a single LED indicator and often features a house icon above the center button. Follow these steps to program your HomeLink system:

Step 1: Clear Existing HomeLink Programming

Before programming a new garage door opener, it’s recommended to clear any previous settings.

1. Press and hold simultaneously the first and third buttons on your HomeLink system.
2. Continue holding until the indicator light blinks slowly and then rapidly. This process usually takes about 20 seconds.
3. Release both buttons. Your HomeLink system is now cleared and ready for new programming.

Note: Clearing HomeLink will erase all previously programmed devices.

Step 2: Train HomeLink with Your Genie Remote Control

This step involves teaching your HomeLink system to recognize the signal from your Genie remote.

1. Choose the HomeLink button you wish to use for your Genie garage door opener.
2. Position your Genie remote approximately two inches away from the chosen HomeLink button.
3. Press and hold the button on your Genie remote.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
5. Keep both buttons pressed until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow blink to a rapid blink.
6. Once the indicator blinks rapidly, release both buttons.

Step 3: Program HomeLink to Your Genie Garage Door Opener Unit

The final step involves syncing HomeLink with your actual Genie garage door opener motor unit. The procedure varies slightly depending on whether you have a newer or older Genie opener model.

For Newer Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Program Button):

Newer Genie openers are equipped with a “Program” button, typically located on the powerhead unit of the opener.

1. Locate the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead.
2. Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button until the round blue LED illuminates. Then, release the button. A long purple LED will start flashing.
3. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the pre-selected HomeLink button in your car for two seconds, then release. Repeat this press and release sequence a second time.
4. Observe the long LED on the opener. It should flash blue and then turn off.
5. Press the programmed HomeLink button again several times until your garage door begins to move. Programming is complete.

For Older Genie Garage Door Openers (with a Learn Button):

Older Genie models usually have a “Learn Code” or simply “Learn” button.

1. Locate the “Learn code” button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead.
2. Press and release the “Learn code” button. A red LED indicator will begin to blink.
3. Within 30 seconds, press the desired HomeLink button once. The red LED on the opener will stop blinking and remain on.
4. Press the same HomeLink button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
5. Press the HomeLink button once more. Your garage door should now activate. Programming is complete.

For further assistance, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual, visit HomeLink’s official website, or the Genie Company website.

Programming Your Car2U System to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

Car2U systems are distinguished by three LED lights positioned above each of the three buttons. By default, Car2U buttons are pre-set for different brands, with Button 1 typically designated for Genie openers.

Car2U car garage door opener buttons

Step 1: Reset Car2U to Factory Default Settings (If Needed)

If you’re unsure if your Car2U system has been previously programmed, resetting it to factory defaults is a good starting point.

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously on your Car2U system for approximately 20 seconds.
2. Continue holding until all three LEDs begin to flash.
3. Release both buttons. The Car2U system is now reset to its factory default settings.

Note: Resetting Car2U will erase any existing programming.

Step 2: Program Car2U to Your Genie Garage Door Opener

Similar to HomeLink, programming Car2U involves syncing it with your Genie opener, and the process varies slightly for newer and older Genie models.

For Newer Genie Garage Door Opener Models (with a Program Button):

1. Press and hold the “PROGRAM” button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead until the round blue LED turns ON. Release the button. The long purple LED will start flashing.
2. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the Car2U button you wish to program for your Genie opener for two seconds, and then release. Repeat this press and release sequence a second time.
3. The long LED on the opener should flash blue and then turn off.
4. Press the programmed Car2U button several times until the garage door operates. Programming is now complete.

For Older Genie Garage Door Opener Models (with a Learn Button):

1. Press and release the “learn code” button on your Genie garage door opener powerhead. The red LED will begin to blink.
2. Within 30 seconds, press the desired Car2U button once. The red LED will stop blinking and remain lit.
3. Press the same Car2U button a second time. The red LED will turn off.
4. Press the Car2U button again. Your garage door should now activate. Programming is complete.

Step 3: Changing Factory Default Button Assignment for Genie Opener (Car2U)

If you wish to use a Car2U button other than button 1 for your Genie opener, follow these steps to change the default assignment:

1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 for ONE SECOND and release. All three LEDs will illuminate solid red.
2. Press and hold the button you want to assign to Genie (button 2 or 3). The corresponding LED will flash. While still holding that button, press and release button 1, and then press and release button 1 again.
3. Release the button you held in step 2 and wait for the LED to stop flashing. This button is now configured for your Genie opener. Repeat Step 2 if you have a second Genie opener to program.

For additional support, refer to your vehicle’s manual, visit learcar2u.com, or www.GenieCompany.com.